Fannin County, Texas
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![]() Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham
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Founded | 1838 |
Named for | James Fannin |
Seat | Bonham |
Largest city | Bonham |
Area | |
• Total | 899 sq mi (2,328 km2) |
• Land | 891 sq mi (2,308 km2) |
• Water | 8.0 sq mi (21 km2), 0.9% |
Population | |
• (2010) | 33,915 |
• Density | 38/sq mi (15/km²) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website | www |
Fannin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 33,915.[1] The county seat is Bonham.[2] The county was named for James Fannin,[3] who commanded the group of Texans killed in the Goliad Massacre during the Texas Revolution. {James Bonham (the county seat's namesake) sought Fannin's assistance for the Battle of the Alamo (Fannin, however, was unable to provide assistance).}
The county was created in 1837 and organized the next year.[4][5]
Fannin County is a part of the Texoma region.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 899 square miles (2,330 km2), of which 891 square miles (2,310 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km2) (0.9%) is water.[6] It is drained by Bois D'Arc Creek and Sulphur River.[7]
Major highways
U.S. Highway 69
U.S. Highway 82
State Highway 11
State Highway 34
State Highway 50
- 20px State Highway 56
State Highway 78
State Highway 121
Adjacent counties
- Bryan County, Oklahoma (north)
- Lamar County (east)
- Delta County (southeast)
- Hunt County (south)
- Collin County (southwest)
- Grayson County (west)
National protected area
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1850 | 3,788 | — | |
1860 | 9,217 | 143.3% | |
1870 | 13,207 | 43.3% | |
1880 | 25,501 | 93.1% | |
1890 | 38,709 | 51.8% | |
1900 | 51,793 | 33.8% | |
1910 | 44,801 | −13.5% | |
1920 | 48,186 | 7.6% | |
1930 | 41,163 | −14.6% | |
1940 | 41,064 | −0.2% | |
1950 | 31,253 | −23.9% | |
1960 | 23,880 | −23.6% | |
1970 | 22,705 | −4.9% | |
1980 | 24,285 | 7.0% | |
1990 | 24,804 | 2.1% | |
2000 | 31,242 | 26.0% | |
2010 | 33,915 | 8.6% | |
Est. 2014 | 33,752 | [8] | −0.5% |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1850–2010[10] 2010–2014[1] |
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 31,242 people, 11,105 households, and 7,984 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 12,887 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.56% White, 7.96% Black or African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.78% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 5.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 11,105 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 113.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,501, and the median income for a family was $42,193. Males had a median income of $31,140 versus $23,101 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,066. About 9.90% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.70% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities and towns
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- Bailey
- Bonham (county seat)
- Ector
- Honey Grove
- Leonard
- Pecan Gap (partly in Delta County)
- Ravenna
- Savoy
- Trenton (partly in Collin County and Grayson County)
- Whitewright (partly in Grayson County)
Towns
Unincorporated communities
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See also
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External links
- Fannin County government's website
- Fannin County from the Handbook of Texas Online
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